An official displays a vial containing Covidshield, a coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, in Ahmedabad on January 12, 2021 ReutersControversial provision in vaccine consent form raises public outcryThe government decision to reject any liability for side effects after administration of the Covid-19 vaccine has caused an uproar on social media after a screenshot of the draft vaccine consent form went viral. Side effects and consequencesThe first 30 minutes after vaccination are crucial to detecting and countering any severe side effects. For serious adverse events, the company has promised to pay compensation if the effect is proven to be causally related to the vaccine, according to their vaccine consent form. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been undergoing trials in Brazil, where the company said it will not be responsible for any side effects, according to the Pfizer contract with the government. He suggested that vaccine recipients call 16263 or telemedicine services if they felt any side effects.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2021 16:18 UTC